[For Men] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily
“I want to sing high notes, but my throat tightens up…” “I wish I could expand the range I can sing in chest voice!” For anyone struggling with these issues, learning mix voice is a key to dramatically boosting your expressive power as a singer.
However, practicing aimlessly often makes the path to improvement longer.
Did you know that choosing the right songs can help you acquire mix voice more efficiently?
In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of practice songs that are great for training high notes.
Let’s move step by step toward your ideal singing voice through songs you can enjoy singing!
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[For Men] Mixed Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily (21–30)
FlowerNaka Kousuke
Takao Nakashima, known for his unique musical style that blends elements of island music into pop, has a distinctive sound.
It’s said that “Hana” was written by Naotaro Moriyama with Nakashima’s vocal timbre and worldview in mind.
My students are practicing it too, and every time I listen I think, “What a beautiful song!” Nakashima’s voice has an airy openness, and his transitions into falsetto are completely seamless and very beautiful.
The overall range of “Hana” is E3 to B4, which is quite singable even in chest voice, but since we have the chance, let’s also use falsetto and practice mixed voice! If you’re not good with falsetto, start by singing gently so you don’t tense up.
Take a solid breath and sing with the image of projecting your voice straight ahead.
To make the chorus transitions into falsetto smoother, it’s also recommended to keep your facial muscles lifted the whole time!
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s Sukima Switch’s second single, released in March 2004.
Sukima Switch is an excellent choice if you want to enjoy male vocals that make effective use of mixed voice.
The overall range used in the song doesn’t go that high, but if you try to sing the whole piece with the mixed-voice technique of “placing the sound in the nasal cavity,” you should be able to deliver a soft tone close to the feel of the original.
Please give it a try if you like.
After the final key change, you’ll also need a stronger, chest-leaning mixed voice, but be careful not to tighten your throat as much as possible.
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is a digital-only single by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, released in June 2023.
It was chosen as the Coca-Cola summer campaign song.
Vocalist Motoki Omori is well known for his high tones, and in this track he showcases superb control: a gentle, soft mixed voice in the A sections and a powerful mixed voice in the chorus, expressing the song’s refreshing vibe.
From a chest-leaning, strong mixed voice to a falsetto-leaning, soft mixed voice, it’s like a showcase of mixed voice techniques.
Be sure to listen closely and use it as a reference.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Hata Motohiro’s 17th single, released in August 2014.
This song makes extensive use of a powerful, chest-leaning mixed voice in the chorus and elsewhere, so it’s relatively difficult to sing.
High notes with an open throat are essential, and it’s an ideal piece for studying how to use mixed voice to sing those notes comfortably and smoothly.
There are also many sections that use falsetto, so practice switching between registers smoothly.
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth CD single, released in September 2023, with an advance digital release in August of the same year.
It was reportedly produced as the compulsory piece for the junior high school division of the 90th NHK National School Music Competition, and it’s a track where you can enjoy a grand choral sound, especially in the chorus sections.
In the solo parts sung by vocalist Satoshi Fujihara, his high-tone voice shines as he skillfully switches among various vocal techniques.
Naturally, mixed voice is used very effectively throughout, making this an excellent reference for anyone aiming to master mixed voice.
By shifting the placement of your voice within your mouth, you can control different timbres, brightness, and power, so experiment with those aspects as well.
SUNHoshino Gen
Gen Hoshino’s 8th single, released in May 2015.
When you search for examples of singing with a mixed voice, you tend to find a lot of R&B-style songs, which often leads to more mid-tempo ballads.
In contrast, I think this song is also great for practicing a lively sense of rhythm.
In terms of range, it’s neither too high nor too low, making it an ideal piece for practicing mixed voice technique without strain.
whistlingMr.Children
It’s Mr.Children’s 18th single, released in January 2000.
When singing this song, whether you can use mixed voice for the B melody and the chorus will be a major key point.
If you try to keep it in chest voice as the pitch gradually rises, your voice will definitely crack (lol).
Try singing without squeezing your throat, firmly supporting your upper body with your abdominal muscles, and aim the sound at the hard palate so it resonates through the nasal cavity.